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Dover, Del. —
Autism Delaware recently announced $10,000 in grant money has been awarded to five local organizations.
The money was awarded to organizations with innovative community programs for those affected by autism in Delaware.
Keystone Human Services was awarded a grant to improve communication skills for 10 individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The grant-funded program will buy technology devices with auditory and pictorial cues, such as iPods and iPhones, configure the devices for the individuals in the program and train staff on how to use the devices, collect data and evaluate the usage.
The Children’s Charity was awarded a grant to run an after-school program for students enrolled in the Delaware Autism Program (DAP). The purpose is to provide after-school opportunities comparable to those enjoyed by children without autism.
The Parent Information Center was awarded a grant to offer five parent-training sessions by DAP “Teacher of the Year” Dom Squittieri. The training will focus on non-Brennen School (non-DAP) sites and include a mixture of lectures, small group activities and take-home assignments.
Easter Seals Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore was awarded a grant to develop a social-thinking model to develop social skills for people with ASDs. As part of the program, one clinician in each Delaware county will be trained and supported during six- to eight-week-long group sessions.
And Very Special Arts Delaware was awarded a grant to support an artist-in-residence program to help build confidence for 52 young adults with ASDs or cognitive disabilities. These 18- to 21-year-olds will work for two semesters with a teaching dramatic artist to develop theatrical performance skills and learn theater processes. The program concludes with a performance at a community festival.
“This year’s grant recipients meet our vision,” said Theda Ellis, Autism Delaware’s executive director. “They promote communication skills through innovative technology, after-school support for children with ASDs, training for parents with young children with ASDs, social skills through a social-thinking model, and confidence-building for young adults with autism.”
The grants were awarded as part of Autism Delaware’s work toward its mission of creating better lives for Delawareans with autism and their families.
The money was awarded to organizations with innovative community programs for those affected by autism in Delaware.
Keystone Human Services was awarded a grant to improve communication skills for 10 individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The grant-funded program will buy technology devices with auditory and pictorial cues, such as iPods and iPhones, configure the devices for the individuals in the program and train staff on how to use the devices, collect data and evaluate the usage.
The Children’s Charity was awarded a grant to run an after-school program for students enrolled in the Delaware Autism Program (DAP). The purpose is to provide after-school opportunities comparable to those enjoyed by children without autism.
The Parent Information Center was awarded a grant to offer five parent-training sessions by DAP “Teacher of the Year” Dom Squittieri. The training will focus on non-Brennen School (non-DAP) sites and include a mixture of lectures, small group activities and take-home assignments.
Easter Seals Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore was awarded a grant to develop a social-thinking model to develop social skills for people with ASDs. As part of the program, one clinician in each Delaware county will be trained and supported during six- to eight-week-long group sessions.
And Very Special Arts Delaware was awarded a grant to support an artist-in-residence program to help build confidence for 52 young adults with ASDs or cognitive disabilities. These 18- to 21-year-olds will work for two semesters with a teaching dramatic artist to develop theatrical performance skills and learn theater processes. The program concludes with a performance at a community festival.
“This year’s grant recipients meet our vision,” said Theda Ellis, Autism Delaware’s executive director. “They promote communication skills through innovative technology, after-school support for children with ASDs, training for parents with young children with ASDs, social skills through a social-thinking model, and confidence-building for young adults with autism.”
The grants were awarded as part of Autism Delaware’s work toward its mission of creating better lives for Delawareans with autism and their families.
Autism Delaware recently announced $10,000 in grant money has been awarded to five local organizations.
The money was awarded to organizations with innovative community programs for those affected by autism in Delaware.
Keystone Human Services was awarded a grant to improve communication skills for 10 individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The grant-funded program will buy technology devices with auditory and pictorial cues, such as iPods and iPhones, configure the devices for the individuals in the program and train staff on how to use the devices, collect data and evaluate the usage.
The Children’s Charity was awarded a grant to run an after-school program for students enrolled in the Delaware Autism Program (DAP). The purpose is to provide after-school opportunities comparable to those enjoyed by children without autism.
The Parent Information Center was awarded a grant to offer five parent-training sessions by DAP “Teacher of the Year” Dom Squittieri. The training will focus on non-Brennen School (non-DAP) sites and include a mixture of lectures, small group activities and take-home assignments.
Easter Seals Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore was awarded a grant to develop a social-thinking model to develop social skills for people with ASDs. As part of the program, one clinician in each Delaware county will be trained and supported during six- to eight-week-long group sessions.
And Very Special Arts Delaware was awarded a grant to support an artist-in-residence program to help build confidence for 52 young adults with ASDs or cognitive disabilities. These 18- to 21-year-olds will work for two semesters with a teaching dramatic artist to develop theatrical performance skills and learn theater processes. The program concludes with a performance at a community festival.
“This year’s grant recipients meet our vision,” said Theda Ellis, Autism Delaware’s executive director. “They promote communication skills through innovative technology, after-school support for children with ASDs, training for parents with young children with ASDs, social skills through a social-thinking model, and confidence-building for young adults with autism.”
The grants were awarded as part of Autism Delaware’s work toward its mission of creating better lives for Delawareans with autism and their families.
The money was awarded to organizations with innovative community programs for those affected by autism in Delaware.
Keystone Human Services was awarded a grant to improve communication skills for 10 individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The grant-funded program will buy technology devices with auditory and pictorial cues, such as iPods and iPhones, configure the devices for the individuals in the program and train staff on how to use the devices, collect data and evaluate the usage.
The Children’s Charity was awarded a grant to run an after-school program for students enrolled in the Delaware Autism Program (DAP). The purpose is to provide after-school opportunities comparable to those enjoyed by children without autism.
The Parent Information Center was awarded a grant to offer five parent-training sessions by DAP “Teacher of the Year” Dom Squittieri. The training will focus on non-Brennen School (non-DAP) sites and include a mixture of lectures, small group activities and take-home assignments.
Easter Seals Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore was awarded a grant to develop a social-thinking model to develop social skills for people with ASDs. As part of the program, one clinician in each Delaware county will be trained and supported during six- to eight-week-long group sessions.
And Very Special Arts Delaware was awarded a grant to support an artist-in-residence program to help build confidence for 52 young adults with ASDs or cognitive disabilities. These 18- to 21-year-olds will work for two semesters with a teaching dramatic artist to develop theatrical performance skills and learn theater processes. The program concludes with a performance at a community festival.
“This year’s grant recipients meet our vision,” said Theda Ellis, Autism Delaware’s executive director. “They promote communication skills through innovative technology, after-school support for children with ASDs, training for parents with young children with ASDs, social skills through a social-thinking model, and confidence-building for young adults with autism.”
The grants were awarded as part of Autism Delaware’s work toward its mission of creating better lives for Delawareans with autism and their families.
